Adult Literacy, Functional English, and GCSE Resources

This resource is based on the DfES ESOL Skills for Life E2 recording 'Asking where things are'. It gives exam practice questions (C&G style) in the first section and in the second section an activity to enable learners to tune in to the sounds of English. The first section can be completed in class and the second at home or the whole sheet can be given for homework. Listening development at home enables learners to listen as often as they wish and tune in until they hear the text more clearly.

Level

E1

E2

English

E1.2 Identify and extract the main information from short statements and explanations

E2.1 Identify and extract the main information and detail from short explanations

Reformed Functional English assessments include group discussion at all levels beyond Entry 1. This useful, 3 page planner can be used (with varying amounts of teacher support) from E2 to L2. Covers everything from choosing a topic, jotting down initial ideas, and making extended contributions. Also describes the different roles withing a discussion and useful phrases for each role.

With detailed Functional English mapping.

Level

E2

E3

L1

L2

English

E2.6 Make appropriate contributions to simple group discussions with others about a straightforward topic

E3.6 Make relevant contributions to group discussions about straightforward topics

E3.7 Listen to and respond appropriately to other points of view, respecting conventions of turn-taking

L1.7 Use appropriate phrases, registers and adapt contributions to take account of audience, purpose and medium

L1.8 Respect the turn-taking rights of others during discussions, using appropriate language for interjection

L2.8 Make relevant and constructive contributions to move discussion forward

L2.10 Interject and redirect discussion using appropriate language and register

Here are few things on cooking verbs and recipes for E1-E2 ESOL and Entry Level 1 Functional English classes. Includes reading, spelling and saying the letters of the alphabet. Includes a recipe for pancakes but useful at any time of year.

This activity can be used as an icebreaker or as resource when teaching about 3rd person agreement in the present tense.

Learners ask 'Do you ..... ?' and use the answers in the box to complete the question however after the Tutor's monitoring they should realise that the answer form cannot be used for the question form.

The questionnaire has 16 boxes but according to time and size of class, it can be reduced by folding the questionnaire so only 8 questions are used instead.

Level

E1

E2

E3

L1

English

E1.5 Respond to questions about specific information

E2.3 Respond appropriately to straightforward questions

E1.4 Make requests and ask straightforward questions using appropriate terms and registers

E2.2 Make requests and ask clear questions appropriately in different contexts

A set of Entry 1 and Entry 2 English tasks that focus on two short texts about the alphabetical list of winter storm names released by the Met Office. The first Functional English resource I have written based on the revised Functional Skills English content (2018) which will be used by awarding organisations from September 2019 [1].

A multi-skill worksheet that incorporates speaking, listening, reading and writing, based on a short (1:22) BBC news video about a 100th birthday trip to London. Aimed at E3 / L1, but suitable for higher level E2 and for L2 as a recap (for L2 - elicit examples of the grammar and instructions beforehand).

This resource has a range of activities to help students learn useful expressions/ language to make a complaint.
It is useful in building confidence in making complaints in person and on the telephone.

Editor’s note
Includes sample dialogue with questions (can also be used as a reading comprehension), matching cards, sammple scenarios, curriculum mapping and teaching notes.